Mescalero Care Center
454 Lipan Avenue, Mescalero, NM, 88340 · CCN 325116
Mescalero Care Center is a CMS-certified skilled nursing facility located in Mescalero, New Mexico. According to official CMS Health Deficiency data, this facility has 62 deficiency citations across 5 CMS surveys, with the most recent survey conducted in December 2025.
Top Deficiency Citations
- F0842 — Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (3 citations)
- F0636 — Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (3 citations)
- F0812 — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (3 citations)
- F0947 — Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. (2 citations)
- F0730 — Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (2 citations)
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